J Tomlinson & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
J Tomlinson & Son holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 5 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Stafford score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Stafford ratings →
Address: Tomlinson Butcher, St Thomas Street, Littleworth, ST16 3UU
How it compares in Stafford
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 974 rated places in Stafford score this low, about one in 162. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 765 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← J Tomlinson & Son | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At J Tomlinson & Son the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to J Tomlinson & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Age UK Stafford & District Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cannock Chase Trading Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Bakery 79 - Lammascote Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about J Tomlinson & Son
What is J Tomlinson & Son's food hygiene rating?
J Tomlinson & Son has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stafford Council on 5 February 2026.
Is J Tomlinson & Son safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was J Tomlinson & Son last inspected?
J Tomlinson & Son was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Tomlinson & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Tomlinson & Son compare to other places in Stafford?
79% of the 974 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while J Tomlinson & Son holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects J Tomlinson & Son and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stafford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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